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William Pitt the Younger |
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| William Pitt became prime minister of Great Britain in 1783. Under Pitt’s leadership Britain gained significant political control over territories in India, established the colony of Australia, successfully fought revolutionary France, and incorporated Ireland into Great Britain. This portrait by John Hoppner is at the Rafael Valls Gallery in London. | ||||||
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